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L I B R A R Y E V E N T S
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Family Place
Blake Library
Fridays, September 3 & 10 | 10:30am−12pm
This 5-week program encourages parents/caregivers to play with their child in a fun, educational setting. After an hour of free play with age-appropriate centers and toys, we gather for a short circle time with Miss Lisa, our Family Place coordinator, for songs, finger plays, and bubbles! This event is sponsored by the Friends of the Martin County Library System, Inc.
All About My Summer Posters Craft Kit Pickup
Blake Library
Tuesday, September 7 | 5:30pm−7pm
Come and pick up an It's All About Summer poster. It will be a great way for children to journal all about their summertime memories in a fun way. This craft is recommended for children ages 5 and up. This event is sponsored by the Friends of the Martin County Library System, Inc. Registration required as supplies are limited. Register here.
Story Time 0-3 yrs.
Blake Library
Wednesday, September 8 | 10:30am−11am - Register here for this day.
Wednesday, September 22 | 10:30am−11am - Register here for this day.
Wednesday, September 29 | 10:30am−11am - Register here for this day.
Martin County's children's librarians love to read, but they also love to sing and dance. According to Every Child Ready to Read @ Your Library, singing, talking, and playing are also important for developing early literacy skills. When registering you must include every person who will be attending in your group, including adults. Registration required. Register above.
After-School Art
Blake Library
Thursday, September 9 | 4pm−5:30pm
Come enjoy some art at the Blake Library. We will explore different art mediums that are sure to inspire your creativity and relax your after-school brain! Register for one of the three 30-minute time slots. Wear some old clothes. See you then! Sponsored by the Friends of the Martin County Library System, Inc. Registration required. Register here.
Paws to Read
Blake Library
Thursdays, September 9, 16, 23 & 30
Children have fun reading to trained therapy dogs. Readers gain confidence and improve their reading fluency. The PAWS to Read program is a partnership with the Humane Society of the Treasure Coast. The recommended age for participation is 7-12 years. The participants must bring a book with them to each session to read to the dog. This event is sponsored by the Friends of the Martin County Library System, Inc. Registration required. Register above.
Fall Critter Magnet Craft Kit Pickup
Blake Library
Sunday, September 12 | 2pm−4pm
Come and pick up an activity kit to make a fun fall craft. Use the self-adhesive foam pieces to make a Fall Critter magnet. This craft is recommended for children ages 3 and up. This event is sponsored by the Friends of the Martin County Library System, Inc. Registration required as supplies are limited. Register here.
Preschool Art
Blake Library
Monday, September 13 | 10:30am−12pm
Bring your preschooler to the library for some creative, messy expression! This 30-minute art session will explore many different art mediums while helping your little one develop school readiness skills, fine and gross motor skills, and imagination. Sponsored by the Friends of the Martin County Library System, Inc. Registration required. Register here.
STEAM Sunday: Craft Challenge Take-and-Make Pickup
Blake Library
This STEAM Sunday special will be a craft challenge make, take, engineer, and test at home activity. Geared towards grades K-5. This special STEAM Sunday event is made possible by a generous donation from Clare and Molly Tyler to The Library Foundation of Martin County, Inc. This endowment enhances all STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) events throughout the Martin County Library System with the hopes of inspiring the future generation to pursue excellence in one of the STEM fields. Registration required. Register above.
Music and Motion
Blake Library
Monday, September 20 | 10:30am−11am - Register here for this day.
Monday, September 27 | 10:30am−11am - Register here for this day.
It's a fact that children love music and movement. Join us for some musical activities that provide exercise, motor development, and FUN!!! All ages welcome. When registering you must include every person who will be attending in your group, including adults. Registration required. Register above.
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Story Time 0-5 yrs.
Elisabeth Lahti Library
Saturday, September 4 | 11am−12pm
Martin County's children's librarians love to read, but they also love to sing and dance. According to Every Child Ready to Read @ Your Library, singing, talking, and playing are also important for developing early literacy skills. Registration is limited and required. Register here.
Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month: DIY Maracas
Elisabeth Lahti Library
Tuesday, September 14 | 6pm−7pm
Come paint your own set of maracas! This event is for kids and teens. This event is sponsored by the Friends of the Martin County Library System, Inc.
Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month: Papel Picado
Elisabeth Lahti Library
Saturday, September 25 | 2pm−4pm
Drop in for this festive, family friendly craft to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month! Using the Silhouette Cameo 4, we'll design, cut, and assemble Papel Picado, or perforated paper flags.
Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month: Create Your Own Macaw
Elisabeth Lahti Library
Tuesday, September 28 | 6pm−7pm
Calling all young bird lovers and enthusiasts! Create a beautiful scarlet macaw using different craft supplies. This event is for kids. This event is sponsored by the Friends of the Martin County Library System, Inc.
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Story Time 0-4 yrs.
Hobe Sound Public Library
Martin County's children's librarians love to read but they also love to sing and dance. According to Every Child Ready to Read @ Your Library, singing, talking, and playing are also important for developing early literacy skills. Please note that the second Story Time of each month is a repeat of the first one. Registration is limited and required. Register above.
Take-and-Make: School Bus Spectacles
Hobe Sound Public Library
Tuesday, September 7 | 10am−5pm
Starting on September 7, Hobe Sound Public Library will be offering a kit you can pick up and do at home. While supplies last. Ages 5 and up. This event is sponsored by the Friends of the Martin County Library System, Inc.
Talk Like a Pirate Family Fun Day
Hobe Sound Public Library
Saturday, September 18 | 10:30am−4:30pm
Ahoy, Ye Maties! Are you ready? It's Talk Like a Pirate Family Fun Day! Join in the fun with activities for all ages like "Walk the Plank," pirate talk, and a treasure hunt. Set ye ship’s course for the library to check out our pirate books and feel free to plunder our shelves! Dress up like a pirate or just come in to enjoy some really cool pirate face painting designs by Joanne from 1:30pm to 4:30pm. No matter if you are a landlubber, sea wench, hearty, or buccaneer. Shiver me timbers! This event is sponsored by the Friends of the Martin County Library System, Inc.
Take-and-Make: Camping Craft Kit
Hobe Sound Public Library
Tuesday, September 21 | 10am−5pm
Starting on September 21, Hobe Sound Public Library will be offering a kit you can pick up and do at home. While supplies last. Ages 3 and up. This event is sponsored by the Friends of the Martin County Library System, Inc.
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Music and Motion
Hoke Library
Saturday, September 4 | 10:30am−11am - Register here for this day.
Saturday, September 18 | 10:30am−11am - Register here for this day.
Please join us while we have some fun dancing, singing, and learning. Please RSVP by registering to let us know you will be attending. Thank you. Registration required. Register here.
Play Along With Mr. Brian
Hoke Library
Thursday, September 16 | 4:30pm−5:30pm
Mr. Brian is here to share his wonderful music and let you play along with him. Have some fun while learning about music. Registration required. Register here.
Family Place
Hoke Library
Fridays, September 17 & 24 | 10:30am−11:45am
This 5-week program encourages parents/caregivers to play with their child in a fun, educational setting. After an hour of free play with age-appropriate centers and toys, we gather for a short circle time with Miss Lisa, our Family Place coordinator, for songs, finger plays, and bubbles! This event is sponsored by the Friends of the Martin County Library System, Inc.
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Story Time 2-5 yrs.
Peter & Julie Cummings Library
Wednesday, September 8 | 10:30am−11am - Register here for this day.
Wednesday, September 22 | 10:30am−11am - Register here for this day.
Martin County's children's librarians love to read but they also love to sing and dance. According to Every Child Ready to Read @ Your Library, singing, talking, and playing are also important for developing early literacy skills. Registration required. Register above.
Baby Story Time 0-12 mos.
Peter & Julie Cummings Library
Wednesdays, September 8 & 22 | 11:30am−12pm
Martin County's children's librarians love to read but they also love to sing and dance. According to Every Child Ready to Read @ Your Library, singing, talking, and playing are also important for developing early literacy skills.
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Star Trek Day
Peter & Julie Cummings Library
Wednesday, September 8 | 2-4 pm
Did you know the first Star Trek convention was in a library? Celebrate the show that boldly goes where no one has gone before with this fun day of virtual photo booth, crafts, and fandom. Whether you're with Starfleet, the Klingons, or the Vulcans, you can bet this event will help you "live long and prosper"! Qapla'!
This event is sponsored by the Friends of the Martin County Library System, Inc.
Discover Science @ Your Library: Little Medical School® Ages 5-11
Peter & Julie Cummings Library
Saturday, September 11 | 11am−12:30pm
First Aid! Children will learn how to respond when first aid is needed. Be able to identify items that should be in a first aid kit. Explain basic ways to approach common injuries. They will create a take-home first aid kit. All programs are written by education specialists and reviewed by board-certified and trained healthcare professionals. The classes are led by a trained Little Medical School® Instructor. Ages 5-11. This event is sponsored by the Friends of the Martin County Library System, Inc. Registration required. Register here.
Preschool FUNdamentals 3-5 yrs.
Peter & Julie Cummings Library
Friday, September 17 | 10:30am−11:30am
Did you know that playtime can make your preschooler smarter? It's true. Children will use manipulative toys to develop fine motor skills—which will promote literacy skills and kindergarten readiness. Ages 3-5. Please register as a group. This event is sponsored by the Friends of the Martin County Library System, Inc.
Drop-in-Craft Smorgasbord
Peter & Julie Cummings Library
Saturday, September 25 | 10:30am−1pm
It's a Craft Smorgasbord! The library has some fun crafts up for grabs. Stop in from 10:30am-1pm and do a few. Ages 5 and up. This event is sponsored by the Friends of the Martin County Library System, Inc.
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Music and Motion
Robert Morgade Library
Friday, September 17 | 10:30am−11am - Register here for this day.
It's a fact that children love music and movement. Join us for some musical activities that provide exercise, motor development, and FUN!!! All ages welcome. Registration encouraged: When registering please include every person who will be attending in your group, including adults. Register above.
Clay Creations
Robert Morgade Library
Saturday, September 4 | 2pm−3:30pm
Come to the Robert Morgade Library to exercise your imagination and try your hand at sculpting with polymer clay! This event is for children ages 8-17. Registration required: Please register each child individually. This event is sponsored by the Friends of the Martin County Library System, Inc. Register here.
Story Time 0-3 yrs.
Robert Morgade Library
Tuesday, September 7 | 10:30am −11am - Register here for this day.
Tuesday, September 14 | 10:30am−11am - Register here for this day.
Tuesday, September 21 | 10:30am−11am - Register here for this day.
Tuesday, September 28 | 10:30am−11am - Register here for this day.
Martin County's children's librarians love to read, but they also love to sing and dance. According to Every Child Ready to Read @ Your Library, singing, talking, and playing are also important for developing early literacy skills. Registration encouraged: When registering please include every person who will be attending in your group, including adults. Register above.
Talk Like a Pirate Take-and-Make Craft
Robert Morgade Library
Saturday, September 18 | 10am−5:30pm
Shiver me timbers! September 19 is Talk Like a Pirate Day, so set sail for the Robert Morgade to pick up a fun kit of treasure! All ages welcome. While supplies last. This event is sponsored by the Friends of the Martin County Library System, Inc.
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Virtual D&D:
Icewind Dale-Rime of the Frostmaiden
Meeting every two weeks on Saturdays 1pm-3pm.
Always been curious about Dungeons & Dragons? Or looking for a group to play with? Begin your new adventure virtually through the library! We will be playing the new adventure Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden. Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden is a tale of dark terror that revisits the forlorn, flickering candlelight of civilization known as Ten-Towns and sheds light on the many bone-chilling locations that surround these frontier settlements. This event is for teens ages 12-19. Creation of a Roll20 account is required. To sign up for Roll20 : https://app.roll20.net/account/create This event is sponsored by The Friends of the Martin County Library System, Inc. Registration required. Register here.
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Creative Writing Club
Robert Morgade Library
Come stretch your creative writing muscles at this loosely structured twice-monthly meeting! Recommended for ages 10-17! This event is sponsored by the Friends of the Martin County Library System, Inc. Registration encouraged: When registering please include every person who will be attending in your group. Register above.
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